Proper Mounting Of Water Pipe To Floor

Vertical runs of pex tubing should be supported at every floor and at the mid floor level or approximately every 4 6ft.

Proper mounting of water pipe to floor.

Pipe support clamps. 4 1 16 in to 4 in dia galvanized full clamp. For a 1 1 2 inch vent pipe a 2 1 2 inch hole is sufficient. When penetrating metal studs or other rigid surfaces protect the tubing by using sleeving materials on all the penetrations.

J hooks are hangers in the shape of the letter j. Regular nylon suspension pipe clamps may offer an easy and cost effective solution. Cambridge resources galvanized stud support bracket. For pricing and availability.

Guide the vent pipe up through the hole and into the attic or room above and slip its lower end into the fitting at the floor. Cut a smaller opening in the ceiling for the vent pipe. Perfect for securing copper pipe in residential and commercial environments such as potable water air conditioning and refrigeration. The j shape allows the hook to be fastened to other objects in such a way that it can provide good support and be securely attached.

I need to do this with both gas black iron and domestic water copper pipe. I m tempted to use simple copper straps to affix the pipes to the joists themselves. Pipe hooks are used to hang pipes from floor joists. I would like to install pipe parallel to the floor joists in my basement and then conceal it behind drywall.

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